S. 4963: Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026

S. 4963 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this law, Medicare paid independent outpatient surgical centers using separate formulas and adjustment rules compared to hospital outpatient departments. Starting in 2027, Medicare payment updates for these surgical centers will be aligned with the… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.